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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 932.40 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 932.40 and 459.60 is: 688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 932.40 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/932.40 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 932.40 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 428,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,531.04/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.60

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